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SOH Project #1…Girls Latrine and Washhouse

The land purchase was finalized a little over a week ago and we are rapidly progressing to be able to move the 26 girls to the site.  This will cut out over 4 miles of walking each day and be a huge blessing especially for the girls that have illnesses.

The 1st project to complete before the move is possible is a latrine.  We are constructing a 5 door building with 3 latrines and 2 wash rooms.

The happy looks on their faces tell the whole story.

The happy looks on their faces tell the whole story.

 

Starting the pit. Supplies are on site.

Starting the pit. Supplies are on site.

 

Follow our progress as we build this new home for 46 children and praise God.  missionservants.org

 

Welcome Annet, LSH Social Worker

We welcome Annet to the Lord’s Servants home as Social Worker.  She lives in Kitale with her family and has two children.  The Social Worker position is critical and Annet will be the children’s’ advocate, liaison with the schools, and health monitor.  I pray that she is empowered and I am sure she will be loved.

 

Annet, LSH Social Worker

Annet, LSH Social Worker

 

Boys with the fruits of their labors and their own garden plots.

Boys with the fruits of their labors and their own garden plots.

 

 

Jan. ’14 News from LSH Kenya – Update #3

A solid week of projects, loving, and relationship building was completed today.  The team will be traveling towards home tomorrow.  Pastor Moses was amazed at the amount of things accomplished.  A few photos are below.  More photos and details to come in future posts.  Please remember them in prayer for a safe return trip.

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Two additional sewing machines were purchased and Phyllis taught the older girls how to make dresses and other things.

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These ladies are modeling dresses that were made from mens XL Tee shirts. Very cool.

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Eldon and helpers spent the week doing carpentry jobs such as making bookshelves and cabinets for the new LSA school rooms.

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Happy kids!

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This is everyone except the kids away at High School. I miss them!

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The team, from left, Bobby, Greg, Ed, Terri, Phyllis, Tony, and Eldon

Jan. ’14 Trip to SOH, Uganda – Update #2

Pastor Moses described the group of 7 that traveled to visit as “a strong team” and he was amazed at what they have accomplished in a short time.

Greg, Ed, Pastor Moses, and Dr. Ben visited the SOH Home and returned to the LSH Home safely last night.   The rest of the team stayed at the LSH Home.  Here are a few highlights of the 3 days at the Stream of Hope Home in Uganda.

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46 children loved on, given clothing and treats, balls and needed items for the home.

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Greg reported that the kids were in great shape, happy and healthy. The best that he has seen them.

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Dr. Ben from Kitale (center back row, next to Ed) evaluated all the children, left recommendations as needed, and left medicine and instructions with the caretaker. Several have conditions that require care and one little girl is seriously ill.

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Greg, Ed, Pastor Moses, and Pastor Paul are discussing the purchase of a tract of land with the owner and a lawyer. We hope to complete the purchase and begin building a permanent compound for the children like we have at LSH in Kenya.

Jan. ’14 Trip to Kenya/Uganda – Update #1

This past weekend our team of Greg Perkins. Ed Wiertel, Bobby Babson, and Tony, Terri, Eldon, Phyllis Yoder traveled to the LSH Home in Kitale Kenya.   All are well and hard at work loving the children, sharing with local churches, and working on projects to improve the housekeeping facilities and LSA School.

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Eldon Yoder working with Pastor Ken

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Some of the 4 gallons of honey harvested from the 4 bee hives at LSH

Yesterday Greg and Ed with Pastor Moses and Dr. Ben from Kitale, traveled to the SOH Home in Uganda.  They are working on immediate needs at the home, assessing the children’s health, and planning for future improvements.  One primary goal is to review several possible sites to purchase for a permanent home site.  Greg reports that they are negotiating with an owner about a piece of property.

We will report more soon.  Please pray for their safety and for God to work mightily through them.